Chapter 1299 - 574: When Girls Invite You Out, It’s Not Always to Have Fun (2)

Chapter 1299: Chapter 574: When Girls Invite You Out, It’s Not Always to Have Fun (2)

Lin Li now suspects that the current society, where people see elderly individuals lying on the road but don’t help them and instead remind them, "Grandpa, grandma, this is not a place to sleep," owes part of this indifference to Wu Min.

"Got it, don’t worry, Sister Min, I’m really good at playing dumb, I’ll definitely fool them."

But Lin Li still acknowledged by giving a thumbs-up to his biological mom.

Actually, Wu Min is already quite kind now.

When Lin Li was little, there was a time he asked Wu Min for money but didn’t get any.

He then muttered sarcastically, saying how pitiful, miserable, unloved he was, and embarrassed to go out with friends because his pockets were emptier than his face...

In the end, Wu Min got really fed up.

She eventually gave in.

——She took out a disposable towel from her wallet, soaked it in warm water, and gently wiped Lin Li’s face.

"Child, now your face is cleaner than your pockets. Now you can go out without feeling embarrassed, right?"

Then she casually drew a few lines on his face with an eyeliner pencil.

"Child, your mom’s pockets are cleaner than a face."

What else could Lin Li say? He accepted it!

At least now Wu Min doesn’t hit him, which is a big improvement.

"Oh right, wasn’t it Aunt Wu who asked me to tutor last time? Mom, does her family still need help? She’s about to go shopping with you, so will anyone be home to watch the kids?"

Suddenly remembering the two baby dragons, Lin Li asked casually.

"Don’t bother," Wu Min laughed softly, "her two kids barely regained human form, if you go and mess with them again, your Aunt Wu might become Ms. Wu, and who knows if she’ll still acknowledge us as relatives."

After a few more words of advice, Wu Min closed the door, and twenty seconds later, there was the sound of the front door opening and closing.

Lin Li manifested the "Treasure Robe" and continued refining it.

Lin Li was refining it before Wu Min knocked on the door.

He didn’t lock the door for two reasons: one, Wu Min respects Lin Li’s privacy relatively well; two, Lin Li’s Divine Sense can detect her approach before she knocks, allowing him to retract the magic treasure into the "Qiankun Ring" in time.

Cultivation is indeed convenient.

What’s even more convenient is that the time from withdrawing the "Parasitic Seed" from two senior cultivators, including the twelve and a half hours in the forbidden zone, has already been over twenty hours, but the system panel still shows "digesting and growing."

If yesterday Lin Li thought the benefits were just psychological, now, the benefits brought by the "Parasitic Seed" are evident to the naked eye.

The three, including Shanqing Daoist, all said they could clearly feel how much their aura and cultivation level had improved after leaving, even though it was just twelve and a half hours.

And this was achieved without Lin Li cultivating for those twelve and a half hours, either just refining the "Treasure Robe" or observing the external conditions.

So casually opening the door as a warning is that easy.

But here’s a reminder: the time to relax the joystick, close the interface, and put on underwear and pants is a bit urgent, so it’s recommended to lock the door.

Nearing noon.

Lin Li exhaled a breath of clear air, and a hint of accomplishment appeared on his face.

Taking nearly over twenty hours, the "Treasure Robe" was finally partially refined successfully.

Though it’s just partial, with many functions unavailable or ineffective, it’s still a significant step forward.

With a thought, the "Treasure Robe" detached from his hand and perfectly fit his body when worn.

He took it off, revealing a shirt, a cotton jacket, a pink heart Hello Kitty dress, a pure lusty, sexy stepmother skirt with G-string and stockings, and even a black silk hero’s combat robe... as long as Lin Li could construct a complete model in his mind, the "Treasure Robe" could transform into whatever he wanted.

In a way, starting today, the Black Silk Hero has transformed.

Just like how Spiderman used to wear a mask as a helmet without a real combat suit.

Now Lin Li no longer needs to keep a few pairs of black silk stockings in the "Qiankun Ring," he can transform into the Black Silk Hero anytime, anywhere, even entirely clad in black silk.

Perhaps this is the essence of cultivation.

As for the protective power as an armor-type magic treasure.

Lin Li manifested a doomsday firearm, put it on, and shot his own arm without hesitation.

With a thundering sound, the bullet splattered.

Totally unharmed, without leaving any mark on the "Treasure Robe." Furthermore, Lin Li didn’t feel anything at all; not even the feeling of being pressed by an object.

Lin Li wasn’t surprised at all.

After all, it’s a "small" gift from a top elder in the Cultivation Realm, so how could it not defend?

In this regard, the "Treasure Robe" has thoroughly surpassed liquid metal; even in its initial refined state, it’s a superior substitute for "Hunt 4 - Combat Protection Liquid."

Not that the latter is useless, it can detach and independently protect certain objects, which is indeed convenient.

Glancing at the time, Lin Li got up to tidy things up, then went downstairs intending to find a shop for lunch.

In the afternoon, he wouldn’t stay at home refining the "Treasure Robe" or other magic treasures.

He has an interview to attend.

His task panel still has a quest that looks like it offers low rewards but is likely a series of tasks: "Join this Mecha Maintenance and Repair Shop."

And that auto shop is resuming work today, the sixth day of the lunar new year.

Lin Li contacted them in advance; Ms. Li would be in the shop all day today and even added him to an interview group.

It seems many people want a new job after the holidays.

Lin Li even suspects there are shills inside, praising the shop after the morning interview in the group.

But the treatment doesn’t really concern Lin Li, as long as he can complete his task, he’d even work for the shop for free.

Of course, Lin Li still has some rights to negotiate.

Like having the freedom to arrange his own time and being able to take time off flexibly.

Because of the task’s presence, Lin Li needs a certain level of freedom in managing his time.

Besides, even without a task, Lin Li doesn’t want to punch in at the shop every day at a fixed time.

"Brother Ziang? What a coincidence." On the road out of the community, seeing a familiar figure ahead, Lin Li greeted him.

"Yo, it’s Lin Li. Happy New Year, what are you up to, going out for some fun?"

Zeng Ziang turned his head, recognized Lin Li, and stopped to wait for him, then asked when they were side by side.

"Nope, there’s no food at home, so I’m going out for lunch. What about you, Brother Ziang? You shouldn’t be working yet, right?" The street they were heading to was the same, so Lin Li struck up a conversation.

"Not yet, it’s just the sixth day of the new year; I still have four days off. I’m planning to get a haircut now.

By the way, Lin Li, there’s going to be another matchmaking event in a couple of days. It’s scheduled earlier this time because of the New Year, not at the end of the month. Are you going?"

Zeng Ziang touched his hair, smiling as he spoke.

Offering condolences for Zeng Ziang’s uncle.

"I’m skipping this time." Without a task, Lin Li naturally wasn’t interested. "Well, I hope you find success this time, Brother Ziang."

Zeng Ziang suddenly grinned sheepishly, scratched his head, and sheepishly said:

"Lin Li, let me share a tip with you—sometimes, if you play seriously on your phone, unexpected successes happen. Last night, hey hey... I had five girls inviting me out at once. They were so eager it made me a little embarrassed."

"Oh?" Lin Li gave a surprised smile, turning to Zeng Ziang, "What’s that, Bro? You wouldn’t have been playing those dating apps, would you? Remember to get a health certificate; food safety is crucial."

"Haha—haha, ha." Zeng Ziang’s laughs gradually turned expressionless, "What I said and what you’re referring to aren’t the same thing, Lin Li."

"O.o Then what are you talking about, Brother Ziang?"

Zeng Ziang ☉_☉: "I was playing on my phone too engrossed last night and entered the wrong bathroom."

"..."

"..."

One second ago, Lin Li: "?"

The next second, Lin Li: "(๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧!!!"

"Oh my, you should have said so earlier!"